The use of hyaluronic acid in the clinical direction

The well-known hyaluronic acid (or hyaluronate) is the most important element of youth and skin elasticity in modern cosmetology. Women have long fallen in love with this wonderful substance for its effectiveness. It is included in numerous face and body skin care products. But few people know that it is also used to treat cartilage, affects the condition of vision and bones.

Why do we need hyaluronic acid?

What keeps our skin smooth and supple? This is all the work of substances such as collagen and elastin. Elastin has the ability to bind collagen fibers together, giving the skin a healthy look and youth. Hyaluronic acid acts as a guard. It is found in almost every tissue, it protects and maintains the associated collagen and elastin in the correct position. Plus, it distributes water to cells and tissues, regulates skin moisture and keeps it in good shape. Therefore, the lack of hyaluronic acid in the body negatively affects the skin, it becomes flabby, wrinkled and not healthy.

Hyaluronic acid in cosmetology

As we age, we increasingly begin to think about the condition of our skin, namely its youth. To keep it in good shape, salons offer many interesting procedures: biorevitalization, bioreparation, contouring, redermalization, mesotherapy, bioreinforcement.

Can hyaluronic acid be useful in medicine?

In addition to the fact that hyaluronic acid is a faithful assistant in cosmetic procedures (all types of injections), it has several other useful functions:

• reduces the risk of viruses, in particular herpes;
• strengthens the immune system, prevents the occurrence of cancer and stroke;
• helps the whole body to maintain youth;
• used in case of enlargement of the male genital organ, during skin grafting;
• helps to heal wounds and burns faster due to its ability to activate cell functions;
• used in the treatment of cartilage, arthritis, cataracts, skin diseases;
• acid contributes to good bone fusion in traumatic injuries;
• hyaluronic acid helps restore gum tissue after periodontal disease;

Previously, hyaluronic acid was used in eye operations, for example, when replacing and removing the lens, with retinal detachment. Few people know that hyaluronic acid is even part of eye drops (artificial tears). Sodium hyaluronate solution is a natural tear substitute that is good to use for dry eye syndrome. Its amount increases when the eye is damaged or during the healing process of the cornea. It also ensures the stable operation of the tear film, does not allow the tear to evaporate quickly. Hyaluronic acid is also used in the production of contact lenses.

In addition to its medicinal properties, hyaluronic acid is a kind of "transport" that delivers all the necessary drugs directly to the area where the inflammatory process is in full swing. It also helps reduce the sensation of pain.